A Scientific Analysis of the Creation Vs Evolution Debate: An Abridged Version of the Original Book: Creation Vs Evolution—A Scientific View
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I have spent nearly eighteen months researching in order to find the seemingly elusive answers to the questions involving our very origins: Where do we come from? Who or what made usa supreme being, some cosmic event, or both? What should we believe inCreation or evolution? Does it matter what we choose to believe?
I have selected thirty most often asked questions on this subject matter and have attempted to answer them by looking at both sides of the argument on creation and evolution fairly and scientifically and without taking sides.
Selva Sugunendran
Selva Sugunendran is a successful entrepreneur, prolific author, engineer, and researcher with a professional career that spanned twenty-five years. Presently, he enjoys using his in-depth knowledge, skill, and expertise to help others achieve success in their lives and business. Selva is an expert platinum author for a well-established article directory. He has also published twelve books. Three of them are best sellers, including a book on success which was a number 1 best seller. In addition, Selva has spent the last two years actively engaged in the study of neuroscience and associated research. He has conducted extensive study into the “origin of life” from the biblical and evolutionist perspective from an impartial outlook. The result of his research comprises the publication of five books on creation-versus-evolution debate viewed from a scientific perspective. Presently, Selva works as a consultant in business success solutions as well as Internet marketing, social media, and personal empowerment.
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A Scientific Analysis of the Creation Vs Evolution Debate - Selva Sugunendran
Copyright © 2016 by Selva Sugunendran.
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CONTENTS
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
HISTORY OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CREATION AND EVOLUTION
SECTION II: PART I-ALL ABOUT CREATION
Division Among Creationists
Theories Supporting Creation
Pro-Creation Theory #1: Law of Biogenesis – All Life is from Life
Pro-Creation Theory #2: Universal Decay – Everything Disintegrates over Time
Pro-Creation Theory #3: Order of Origin
Between Creation, Evolution and Science
What is Intelligent Design?
Creationism Vs. Intelligent Design
Notable Proponents of Creation
Individuals
Organizations and Groups
Criticisms against Creation
Creation is Religion, Evolution is Science
Creationists are Hypocrites
Creationists Dishonestly Distort and Select Data
Many Creation Critics are Christians
Entropy Law Works Only for Closed Systems
The Bible is Written by Humans
SECTION II: PART II-ALL ABOUT EVOLUTION
Defining the Theory of Evolution
Division among Evolutionists
Theory of Evolution and Big Bang Theory
Theories Supporting Evolution
Pro-Evolution Theory #1: Species Share Similarities
Pro-Evolution Theory #2: Progression in Species Changes Over Time
Pro-Evolution Theory #3: Evolutionary Mechanisms + 3.8 Billion Years = Macroevolution
Notable Proponents of Evolution
Individuals
Organizations and Groups
Journals
Criticisms against Evolution
Evolution is a Mere Theory
Charles Darwin’s Doubts Over His Theory
The Origin of Life Remains a Mystery
Evolution is Based on Chance
Mutations are Essentially Destructive
Evolution Makes Might Right
Dichotomy or Duality of Creation (Religion) and Evolution (Science)
SECTION III: PROS AND CONS OF CREATION AND EVOLUTION
Pros of Creation
Cons of Creation
Pros of Evolution
Cons of Evolution
CONCLUSION
RESEARCH & REFERENCES
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to Jason (my grandson) and Lisa (my granddaughter) as well as to all those seeking to find the seemingly elusive answers to the questions involving our very origins: Where do we come from? Who or what made us – a supreme being, some cosmic event, or both? What should we believe in – Creation or Evolution? Does it matter what we choose to believe?
IN THIS BOOK YOU
WILL LEARN ABOUT
The origins of life has been a popular topic of debate for decades, stirring division among groups of people regarding what to believe – whether a higher entity created life (Creation) or a series of cosmic accidents (Evolution) led to life developing on Earth. Discussions often swerve from a friendly beginning and end up as an intense argument between two opposing minds, one that is rooting for religion and faith in God and one for science and faith in human intelligence.
In this book, I’ll try to find the seemingly elusive answers to the questions involving our very origins: Where do we come from? Who or what made us – a supreme being, some cosmic event, or both? What should we believe in – Creation or Evolution? Does it matter what we choose to believe?
In writing this book, I have attempted to look at both sides of the argument, creation and evolution, fairly and scientifically. I do not attempt to take sides or to draw conclusions prematurely, but to present arguments in the most reasonable and acceptable way. I also make certain to employ terms in their purest definition and stick to their proper application, making sure that I differentiate scientific facts from mere theories or dubious findings. If there are facts that support a specific standpoint, then I categorize them as such without finding fault. After all, a fact has indisputable significance, a piece of information or evidence that has profound reality and actuality and is free from dispute. Until specific information is categorically a fact, I assume it is but a theory, an opinion, or a belief that is subject to further debate and analysis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank all those who have encouraged and helped me to complete this book.
I also would like to acknowledge my close associates who have prodded and wheedled me (and often nagged me) into undertaking this huge responsibility of carrying out an 18 months research into this topic in order to produce a balanced and scientific view on this Creation vs Evolution debate.
I have not mentioned any names but you know who you are!
I have benefitted from the numerous books, articles and videos in the public domain. A list of the authors of such material are contained in the Research and References
section at the end of the book. I acknowledge with gratitude the enormous value I derived in studying the works of these great men and women.
Finally, I would like to declare a special appreciation to my family - Kamini, Shaun, Florence Nishanthi, Jason and Lisa - for their enormous support and encouragement throughout my life.
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The origins of life has been a popular topic of debate for decades, stirring division among groups of people regarding what to believe – whether a higher entity created life (Creation) or a series of cosmic accidents (Evolution) led to life developing on Earth. Discussions often swerve from a friendly beginning and end up as an intense argument between two opposing minds, one that is rooting for religion and faith in God and one for science and faith in human intelligence. The first modern battle of the two conflicting origins propositions happened in 1859 when Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species
and refuted previous beliefs of a young Earth and of a God-created cosmos. The latest debate happened on February 4, 2014, when science communicator Bill Nye debated Kentucky’s Creation Museum founder and young-Earth believer Ken Ham for three long hours.
Now, I’ll try to find the seemingly elusive answers to the questions involving our very origins: Where do we come from? Who or what made us – a supreme being, some cosmic event, or both? What should we believe in – Creation or Evolution? Does it matter what we choose to believe?
Nevertheless, I recognize the length of time that has passed since the start of the debate between creation and evolution. To this point, neither camp has presented any conclusive evidence supporting their claims. I also acknowledge that neither creation nor evolution is a straightforward claim. Creation believers have divergent opinions on how God created life and the universe, evident in the emergence of many creationist sub-groups, including Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, and Neo-Creationism. These many sub-groups hold a range of underlying theological opinions and even advocate Intelligent Design.
Evolutionists, too, have different opinions regarding which scientific theories to accept. Theistic Evolutionists believe that God and creation are compatible with science and evolution; this is the view that both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have supported. Agnostic